Canon PowerShot S40 - Quick Preview

Having only received a PowerShot S40 in the last two days I've only just
started the review proper. As a taster to those who are interested in
this four megapixel compact digital camera I've prepared a very brief
preview article which consists of product shots, major features and our
standard ISO 12233 resolution chart. A full review will follow in the
next seven days. (04:00 GMT)

Notes: This is a quick preview article, no conclusions
are given nor should any be made at this stage. No comments about image
quality nor extensive samples are yet available. This camera is full
production.

* Sliding the play switch to the right engages play mode, a half-press
of the shutter release returns to shooting mode. The play switch can also
be used with the lens cover closed.

Compared to the PowerShot G2

Size wise you can see that the S40 is approximately the same width, is
shorter and less deep.

Primary feature differences compared to the G2

Slightly slower lens (F2.8 - F4.9 vs F2.0 - F2.5)

Fixed LCD screen with no anti-reflective coating

No dedicated AE Lock button

No external flash support

No remote control

No pan-focus mode, additional Fast shutter and Slow shutter modes

Compact Flash slot is in same compartment as battery (base of camera)

Shooting priority play mode (G2's play mode is on mode dial)

"My Camera" programmable sounds and startup picture

16 MB Compact Flash card (G2 is provided with a 32 MB card)

S40 uses a new 570 mAh battery versus the G2's 1100 mAh battery

Direct print to new S820D desktop Bubble Jet printer

Battery charges outside camera, AC adapter is optional

S40 is 187 g (6.6 oz) lighter (fully loaded) than the G2

S40 will have a waterproof case option (see below)

Camera body elements

Top

Base

Combined CF / Battery compartment

Connections

New Accessories

Soft case

Waterproof case

ISO 12233 resolution chart crops

Captures of PowerShot S40 printing direct to the Bubble Jet S820D

The LCD monitor captures below show the new menu options and printing
features available on the Canon PowerShot S40 when connected directly
(via USB) to a Canon Bubble Jet S820D. You can now select from several
different paper sizes as well as bordered or borderless, date stamp and
the number of copies to be printed. You can also use the built-in trimming
feature to print just a portion of your image.

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